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Budget measure includes $12B in relief for farm economy
A $95 billion budget reconciliation measure measure that narrowly passed the U.S. House last week allocates up to $12 billion in relief for the strained farm economy.
USDA initiative seeks AI tools to help translate germplasm data
An initiative by USDA is calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools to help translate germplasm data collected by the agency.
Global banana, pineapple and plantain supplier names business leader
Kapi Kapi Growers, a global grower-shipper of bananas, pineapples and plantains, has named a produce industry veteran as its director of business development.
Lipman Family Farms acquires California tomato repacker
Produce supplier Lipman Family Farms has acquired Inland Premium Packers, a tomato repacking operation in Riverside, California.
Salty snack company Utz going private in deal with German manufacturer
Potato chip manufacturer Utz Brands Inc. is going private, with German company Intersnack Group buying all of the salty snack company’s public stock.
BranchOut receives $2 million order for snack mix
BranchOut Food Inc. has received an estimated $2 million order from the nation’s second-largest warehouse club for its new Tropical Mix multipack.
Cyclosporiasis cases climb as search for answers continues
Reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. continue to climb as the search for the source continues.
Packaging company names new sales manager
Packaging solutions company Ossid has named Maurice Alva as its regional sales manager for the Southeast region, Mexico and Latin America.
Program aimed at improving fertilizer access for US growers accepting applications
A new program aimed at providing U.S. farmers with more access to domestic fertilizer is accepting applications through mid-August.
Frozen processing meeting consumer expectations for fresher products
Once defined primarily by efficiency and shelf life, frozen produce processing is now being reshaped by a far more dynamic set of forces: health-driven consumption, operational constraints and rapid advances in processing technology.
CDC probes reports of cyclosporiasis in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says investigations are ongoing to “identify potential clusters and potential sources” of 145 cases of cyclosporiasis reported to the organization in the U.S. from May 1 through June 16.
Deadline to renew USMCA passes without agreement
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will not be renewed for another 16-year term. The deadline to renew the trilateral trade pact passed July 1.
Packaging company introduces recyclable trays for fresh fruit
Packaging and specialty film company Klöckner Pentaplast has introduced a new fruit tray range designed specifically for packed fresh fruit.
Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act officially introduced in House
A bill addressing the accessibility and cost of the H-2A visa program has been officially introduced. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 on June 30.
Fresh produce industry veteran retiring after 50 years
Fresh produce industry veteran Bob Sloate is retiring after 50 years, including 23 at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, where he served as national account manager.
Specialty crop aid part of $86.7B supplemental funding request
An additional $10 billion in aid for specialty and row crops is included in an $86.7 billion supplemental funding request by the Trump administration.